Home visits

A home visit is when podiatry treatment is provided within a patient's own
home.

What is a home visit?

Home visits are appointments which are made when a patient requires
podiatry treatment in their own home. Home visits can be offered to
patients within the greater Manchester area who cannot attend an
appointment in one of our clinics due to factors such as limited mobility,
limited access to transport or limited time.

Who would benefit from a home visit?

Anybody requiring podiatry treatment can request a home visit, there does
not need to be a specific clinical problem, however some patients will
benefit from this service more than others. Some patient groups who may
benefit from podiatry home visits include;

Patients with restricted mobility

Individuals with don't have access to transport

Patients who are bedbound

Younger patients who have better compliance to treatments at home

Patients who find treatment at home more convenient

Our podiatrists can also provide treatment in residential and nursing homes
as well as places of business. Businesses that employ staff who are
required to spend a large amount of time on their feet may benefit from
visit to their place of work.

What happens during a home visit?

During an initial home visit appointment when the podiatrist is visiting
for the first time an assessment of the patients' needs and problems will
be carried out. This first visit will be longer than a normal appointment
as a full medical history will be taken along with the details of the
patients GP.

The podiatrist will bring their own sterile equipment and treatment will be
carried out in a room that the patient and podiatrist both consider
convenient.

To arrange an appointment for a home visit or to discuss your options
please e-mail office@chiropody.co.uk or call 0330 088 4222.